WELCOME TO THE What defines the students and UNIVERSITY OF faculty of the University of Washington? WELCOME WASHINGTON Above all, it’s our belief that what you care about can Founded in 1861, the UW is one of the world’s leading change the world. It’s a connection to others, both near public research universities. Explore our 700-acre and far. It’s a hunger that pushes us to tackle challenges GUIDE campus and experience what makes us the leader of the and pursue progress. And it’s our conviction that together, pack — from our world-class medical center to our vibrant we can create a world of good. arts community to our Pac-12 athletics. Learn how you can Be Boundless at uw.edu.
TRANSFORMING Whether studying at one of the 13 campus HUSKY ATHLETICS RADIO libraries, participating in one of 950 clubs or CONTACTS THE STUDENT From football to crew, the Dawgs run — and KUOW (94.9 FM — news, public radio) cheering on a Husky sports team, our students row — circles around the competition in 20 men’s 206-543-2710, kuow.org EXPERIENCE have endless ways to get the most out of their UW AROUND CAMPUS and women’s intercollegiate sports. Our Division I KEXP (90.3 FM — music & arts) experience. Visitor Center (Seattle campus) athletes host their rivals in the Pac-12 conference 206-520-5800, kexp.org 206-543-9198, uw.edu/visit and beyond at Husky Stadium and nearby Rainy Dawg Radio (student-run) Transportation Services Athletics Village, as well as on the Montlake Cut. rainydawg.org TOP 10 206-221-3701, uw.edu/facilities/transportation gohuskies.com UW Medical Center Operator UNIVERSITIES in the world PUBLICATIONS U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2019 206-598-3300, uwmedicine.org The Daily of the University of Washington UW Police: 911 (for immediate police response) dailyuw.com Through civic partnerships, service-learning 206-685-UWPD (8973) (non-emergency), DRIVING THE UW Today opportunities and much more, UW students, police.uw.edu PUBLIC GOOD uw.edu/news faculty, staff and alumni play active roles in Disability Services Office our local and global community. At our core, 206-543-6450, uw.edu/admin/dso we believe in human potential and our role in STUDENTS ARTS AND CULTURE Husky Union Building (HUB), including unleashing it. Undergraduate Admissions & Campus Tours The arts are at the heart of the UW, and you can lost and found experience them firsthand. Explore contemporary Schmitz Hall, 1410 NE Campus Parkway, Suite 301, 206-543-8191, depts.washington.edu/thehub in PEACE CORPS art, artists and ideas at the Henry Art Gallery 206-543-9686, admit.uw.edu Undergraduate Academic Affairs VOLUNTEERS in 2019 and Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Interact with natural Graduate School #5 220 Mary Gates Hall and cultural collections at the Burke Museum. 206-543-5900, grad.uw.edu Office of the President One of the world’s leading research universities, Attend a performance at Meany Hall and enjoy Office of Research EXPANDING 301 Gerberding Hall the UW has ranked among the top five U.S. dance, drama, music or DXARTS — where art and 206-616-0804, uw.edu/research/or OUR IMPACT — technology meet. Office of the Provost universities in federal research funding for Continuum College arts.uw.edu 301 Gerberding Hall EVERYWHERE more than four decades. Each year, more than 800-506-1325, pce.uw.edu UW Libraries 1,000 students participate in the Undergraduate Housing & Food Services (HFS) Research Symposium. 206-543-0242, lib.washington.edu 206-543-4059, hfs.washington.edu UW Bothell Student Fiscal Services FACULTY MEMBERS uwb.edu 206-543-4694, finance.uw.edu/sfs 7 have won Nobel Prizes UW Tacoma Services for Students tacoma.uw.edu uw.edu/students/servicesforstudents Companies around the world use technology SEATTLE, OUR HOME EMPOWERING Registrar developed on campus by our students and faculty. The UW has been part of Seattle since before EVENTS AND TICKETS POSSIBILITY 206-543-4000, registrar.uw.edu And with efforts like Startup Hall and CoMotion, Washington was a state. Today, the Emerald City is UW Campus Calendar (Seattle) Office of Student Veteran Life THROUGH our collaborative innovation hub, the UW is an international hub of innovation, known for its uw.edu/calendar 206-543-6122, depts.washington.edu/vetlife working to create an inclusive innovation district tech startups, rock bands, aerospace engineering INNOVATION ArtsUW that connects the University with the community. and, of course, plenty of coffee. Whether you’re Campus Safety arts.uw.edu catching a live show, paddleboarding on Lake 206-685-SAFE (7233), uw.edu/safecampus Husky Ticket Office MOST INNOVATIVE Washington or shopping at Pike Place Market, gohuskies.edu #1 public university in find a wealth of activities around the city. Find us here: the world REUTERS, 2019 visitseattle.org
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Information and Visitor Center 3 The Liberal Arts Quadrangle (the Quad) 6 University Book Store 9 Drumheller Fountain 12 UW Medical Center 15 UW Botanic Gardens The Visitor Center is next to the George Washington The Quad is the primary gathering place on campus, Located on the Ave, University Book Store is a The centerpiece of Rainier Vista, Drumheller Foun- One of the highest-ranked medical centers in Across the Montlake Bridge are the UW Botanic statue on the ground floor of the Odegaard especially when the Yoshino cherry trees bloom thriving independent bookstore that regularly hosts tain was built to highlight our spectacular view of America, UW Medical Center is also home to the Gardens and Washington Park Arboretum, one of Undergraduate Library. each spring. author events, signings and book clubs, in addition Mount Rainier. top-ranked UW School of Medicine. the oldest arboretums west of the Mississippi. to being the UW source for textbooks, art supplies, 1 Odegaard Undergraduate Library 4 Denny Hall technology and Husky gear. 10 Sylvan Grove and Columns 13 Husky Stadium The University of Washington is committed to In addition to offering research and writing services, Built in 1895, Denny Hall is the oldest building on At the south end of this picturesque shady grove With views of Lake Washington and the Cascade providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable Odegaard is home to By George Café. It’s also the campus. Its copper-clad belfry contains the Varsity 7 Suzzallo Library stand four columns — all that remains of the UW’s Mountains, Husky Stadium has been frequently accommodation in its services, programs, activities, only campus library that’s open 24 hours a day. Bell, rung every year at Homecoming. The central library on campus, Suzzallo is renowned original campus in downtown Seattle. voted the most scenic football setting in the U.S. education and employment for individuals with for its grand staircase and expansive Reading Room, disabilities. To request disability accommodations, 2 Red Square (Central Plaza) 5 Bronze W (North) known informally as “the Harry Potter Room.” 11 Bronze W (South) 14 Waterfront Activities Center please contact the Disability Services Office at This large plaza connects the performing arts at Snap a selfie with a giant W! Find the north W statue at Snap a selfie with a giant W! Find the south W statue at Located behind Husky Stadium on Lake Washington, 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685- 7264 (fax) or [email protected]. We can respond most Meany Hall with Odegaard and Suzzallo libraries, the intersection of Memorial Way and NE 45th St. 8 Husky Union Building (HUB) the south end of Rainier Vista, near Husky Stadium. the WAC offers kayak, canoe and rowboat rentals. Henry Art Gallery and lecture rooms in Kane Hall. The HUB’s spaces were designed by students, for effectively with at least 10 days’ advance notice. students. It’s all here, including study rooms, a bike shop, bowling alley, gaming lounge and restaurants.